Tag: So You Think You Can Dance

FOX’s hit show is travelling the country and holding auditions to find the best dancers for the upcoming season and they’re coming to New York FOR TWO DAYS ONLY.

They’re inviting local fans to join Nigel and your favorite judges in a very intimate live television audience and watch the country’s best dancers compete for a spot on the new season! The show is taping Tuesday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 25th at The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.

The minimum age to attend is 14. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of the television phenomenon as it comes to New York. For more information and to print free tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Also, they are looking for dance groups! If you are part of a dance group/club/organization of 20 or more you can attend the show as a group and get priority admission! For more information or to book your group, please call us at 818-880-8200 and ask for Howard or Daisy.

job/s: I work for Centerstage Dance Academy. I am a dance instructor for all levels and I have been working there since January 2011.

started dancing at age: 10

formal dance training: I train in all areas of dance. Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, and now I am starting to focus most on Ballet since one of my new goals and dreams is to dance for a Ballet company in either California, New York, or Europe.

Ricky Jaime graduated from Newsome High School in Lithia, FL, in June 2010. After a three year reprieve, he began studying dance again at age 17. Eventually he would like to be a member of a professional ballet company in California, New York or Europe.

job/s: My job is dancing and teaching whenever and wherever I can.
other training/talents: Acting and speaking Gibberish.

started dancing at age: 5

formal dance training: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop.

Wants to work with Choreographer/s: All of them.
SYTYCD dream partner: I can’t choose – I’d be honored to dance with any of them.
SYTYCD dance inspiration: Travis Wall

At age 5, Sasha Mallory began studying ballet technique at the Royal Academy of Dance. She trained at the Houston Ballet, the Boston Ballet and the Ailey School’s summer intensives. Her speciality is Contemporary, and she recently toured with pop star Adam Lambert.

Name: Miranda Maleski
Nickname: My brother used to call me “mana” when he was younger because he couldn’t say the “d” and my parents always call me “peanut.”
Age: 19
Dance: Contemporary
School: I graduated high school January of 2010.

Wants to work with Choreographer/s: I’m so excited to work with all of them! Travis – Tyce – Sonya – Nappy Tabs – Tony and Meridith.
SYTYCD dream partner: Robert Roldan
SYTYCD dance inspiration: Allison Holker and Lauren Froderman.

Miranda Maleski moved from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, to Los Angeles at just 18 years old. She has been dancing since age 3, and her dance specialties have evolved over the years. She is always up for trying new things and can’t resist a challenge.

other training/talents: I’ve been involved with the Filipino Martial Art of Kali since I was about 6 years old. Also, around the same time I started dancing, I decided to teach myself to play the piano simply because I was bored one weekend.

started dancing at age: about 15

formal dance training: trained for twelve years at Centre Stage School of Dance in Marietta, GA. Then furthered my training at Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, GA.

Wants to work with Choreographer/s: Pretty much all of them!
SYTYCD dream partner: Again, all of them if possible! But it would be amazing to share the stage with Gev Manoukian from Season 4! He’s a good friend of mine and one person who really influenced me to start B-Boying.
SYTYCD dance inspiration: Yet again, all of them! Seeing all of these amazing dancers and people persevere and reach such heights is truly inspiring at the highest level.

Tadd Gadduang began dancing at age 15 as a hobby, but eventually realized his passion for it after graduating from high school. With no formal dance training, he considers what he does “urban dancing.” He is currently in his sophomore year of college studying psychology.

Name: Missy Morelli
Age: 20
Dance style: Jazz
School: Currently enrolled at Pasadena City College, but took a semester off.
other training/talents: I’m a really good cook!

started dancing at age: 3

formal dance training: danced at a dance studio from the ages of 3 to 18.
Wants to work with Choreographer/s: Wade Robson hopefully! I would die.
SYTYCD dream partner: I would love to do a sassy tango or something with Pasha.
SYTYCD dance inspiration: Lacey Schwimmer!

Missy Morelli has been living in Los Angeles for the past two years as a professional dancer. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, and her dance specialty is Jazz.